2026 Iran war redefines Middle East balance: attrition, resilience, vulnerability shape new regional order.
Browsing: Editor’s Note
The Axis of Resistance has shifted from ideological cohesion to cautious pragmatism; it can disrupt, but cannot rescue.
The transfer of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq may relocate—not resolve—the threat, reflecting geopolitical rivalries and legal gaps.
Iran’s control of oil chokepoints and sanction-evading networks make military intervention a high-risk, unpredictable option.
Maliki’s return risks reviving Iraq’s cycle of polarization and instability, undermining fragile progress.